1. Specialty Chemical
Manufacturing Expertise
Since 1928
GFS Chemicals
Farchan
Technologies
2006-2007 PRODUCT CATALOG
2. Liquid
Ammonia
Chemistries;
Acetylenic and
Olefinic
Specialties
The growing number of In addition, the Farchan pro-
literature references to the duction program has always
use of acetylenic intermedi- included many products that
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ates in organic synthesis were not derived from
demonstrates the impact this acetylenic or liquid ammonia
chemical family continues to chemistries. These include
have on the research commu- an extensive line of
nity – from Click Chemistry silyl-intermediates, triflates,
used to assemble complex and many other core organic
heterocycles, to the construc- products available in bulk.
tion of plasmons, photochromic
indicators, and specialty The new Farchan operation is
polymers. built upon
• innovative engineering and
In turn, GFS has become the safety features to handle
leader in the development reactive materials
and production of an unusual- • state-of-the-art production
ly wide range of acetylenic, capabilities
olefinic and silyl- intermedi- • enhanced capacity
ates through the acquisition operations; liquid ammonia
and expansion of the Farchan reactions to 200 gallon scale
Laboratories business. • decades of technical staff
Original Farchan liquid ammo- expertise in acetylene and
nia technologies also enabled On the world market, approxi- olefin chemistries
the synthesis of long chain mately 600 acetylenics, includ-
olefinic pheromones and pre- ing novel ene-ynes, are It is also built upon our
cursors. This includes various routinely available; GFS is the confidence in the vital role
10, 12, 14, and 16 carbon dominant manufacturer, offer- that Farchan specialty
olefinic alcohols, acetates and ing over two-thirds of that intermediates will continue to
aldehydes, as well as selected selection, more than twice the play in chemical research,
long chain diynoic acids, and number offered by any other development, and industry.
is an area of continuing supplier. The broad range of emerging
interest at GFS. applications ensures the long-
term GFS commitment to this
product line.
3. Grignards for Synthesis (GFS) The following table reflects In addition to novel Grignard
only part of the product reactions, the Farchan tech-
In support of the Farchan selection that is available. nologies include Birch reduc-
business, GFS has also devel- tions, brominations, various
oped considerable expertise
in the production of Grignard Organo-Mg Halide Solvent
reagents used in the prepara- Allylmagnesium Cl THF
tion of complex organic mole- p-Benzolyoxyphenylmagnesium Br THF
cules. Our expanding Grignard t-Butylmagnesium Cl THF
line is also available in bulk, n-Butylmagnesium Cl THF
typically freshly made on 4-Chlorophenylmagnesium Br ether
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demand and delivered in a Ethylmagnesium Br, Cl THF
timely manner. Ethynylmagnesium Br, Cl THF
4-Fluorophenylmagnesium Br THF
Hexylmagnesium Br THF
Grignard reagents (R-Mg-X)
Isopropylmagnesium Br THF
are highly versatile tools for
Octylmagnesium Br, Cl THF
building carbon skeletons of Phenylmagnesium Cl THF
complex organic molecules. Propynylmagnesium Br THF
The chemistry of Grignard
reagents has been known for
over 100 years, and is one of To fully service the research condensations, epoxidations
the core GFS technologies and industrial communities, and coupling reactions, and
that we can put to work for the GFS catalog features: low-pressure hydrogenations,
you through our bulk • a full line of anhydrous as well as classical sodium
manufacturing business. solvents suitable for metal/amide and lithium
Grignard reactions metal/amide chemistries.
• elemental magnesium and
iodine, to support the pro- The alphabetical section of
duction of Grignard reagents this catalog also includes
• anhydrous cerium(III) chlo- dozens of Farchan products,
ride, to promote Grignard both saturated and unsaturat-
initiation and other novel ed, that are listed as “inquire”
organic reactions items based on their potential
use as research intermediates
As with all GFS products, or synthetic building blocks.
you’ll enjoy the flexibility of Please let us know if you can’t
being able to buy exactly how find a product you need.
much material you need, from We’re always looking for
bottles to drums – no waste opportunities to expand the
or excess inventory to worry Farchan line of specialty
about. organics - contact us!
4. Cylinder Use
and Specifications
For added convenience and
safety, some of our air-sensi-
tive and low boiling products
are supplied in steel cylin-
ders. The strength of the steel
offers better protection than
glass against moderate pres-
sure buildup during shipping
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and storage. Steel cylinders
are also ideal for adapting to a
pressurized feed system by
the following procedure:
1. Secure the cylinder firmly
in the area where it will be
used.
2. Ensure the cylinder valve is
closed.
3. Remove the protective
valve cap and save for later
use. GFS cylinders (clockwise from upper left): 01038, 01037,
4. Install a 1/4” NPT female 01036, 01032, 01034
adapter to the valve. Use medium still on, carefully con- cylinder to the process by
Teflon® tape on all threaded nect the transfer tubing to the means of the pressure sup-
connections and make sure free end of the cylinder plied by the inerting medium.
that excess tape does not adapter.
restrict the flow area. 7. Open the cylinder valve Cylinder deposit
5. Start the flow of inerting slowly and allow the cylinder and return policy
medium through the tubing to pressurize up to 10-12 psig. For normally stocked cylin-
that will be used to connect 8. Close the cylinder valve ders, GFS Chemicals requires
the cylinder to the process and stop the flow of inerting a $55 cylinder fee paid at the
vessel to remove any air from medium. time of purchase; this fee may
this transfer line. WARNING! 9. Connect the cylinder to the be different for custom or spe-
DO NOT USE COMPRESSED process vessel or replace cap cial order cylinders. Empty
AIR OR OXYGEN TO PRES- for later use. cylinders can be returned to
SURIZE CYLINDERS!
GFS Chemicals for full credit
6. With the flow of inerting The contents of the cylinder
are now under an inert atmos-
phere and can be fed from the
5. by contacting our customer
service department and
requesting a Returned Goods
Authorization. To expedite
this process, please have the
following information avail-
able before calling:
• Your customer account
number
• The GFS order number on
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which the cylinder was
purchased
Your GFS Chemicals Customer
Care Specialist will provide without receiving a valid cans or drums? Let GFS
information to you on how to returned goods authorization Chemicals Technical Support
return the cylinders. This number will be refused deliv- help you! We can create a cus-
information can also be pro- ery and returned to the tomized solution for your
vided by FAX at (740) 881-5989 sender. GFS will not accept needs – just ask us how!
or email sales@gfschemicals.com. returns of cylinders from
Be sure to identify the corre- other vendors.
spondence as ‘Empty Cylinder
Return’. Partially filled cylinders Custom cylinder products
may be subject to additional Do you have need for special
handling/disposal/restocking size cylinder? Do you need
fees. Any cylinders that are your product supplied in a
returned to GFS Chemicals pressure-rated cylinder
instead of glass bottles, steel
GFS Cylinder Dimensions and Specifications
Dimensions (inches)
Item Number DOT Rating Capacity (L) Height Diameter Description Tare Wt. (lbs)
01032 4B-240 0.485 5.250 3.000 Steel cylinder (empty); 0.5 LT capacity 40 psig rating
Includes 1/4” NPT valve and cap 1.25
01034 4B-240 0.900 9.375 3.000 Steel cylinder (empty); 0.9 LT capacity 40 psig rating
Includes 1/4” NPT valve and cap 2.0
01036 4B-300 2.400 12.125 4.125 Steel cylinder (empty); 2.4 LT capacity 40 psig rating
Includes 1/4” NPT valve, dip tube, and cap 3.25
01037 4BA-240 9.800 16.625 9.125 Steel cylinder (empty); 11.9 LT capacity 40 psig rating
Includes1/4” NPT valve and cap 13.8
01038 4BA-240 17.900 17.625 12.125 Steel cylinder (empty); 21.6 LT capacity 40 psig rating
Includes 1/4” NPT valve and cap 17.0
17. Prices and Terms GFS Chemicals
Terms of Service
Limitation on GFS
Product Use, Warranties
and Liability
Terms of sale are net 30 days Unless otherwise specifically
GFS Warranty
with established credit, FOB certified in writing by GFS
GFS products are warranted
our plant in Columbus, Ohio. Chemicals, Inc. (GFS), GFS
to conform, on the date of
Unless otherwise instructed, products are not intended,
shipment, to the GFS specifi-
freight charges will be either approved or authorized for
cations in effect at the time of
prepaid and invoiced to the human or animal consump-
product manufacture. The
customer or COD at the dis- tion nor for use in any food,
GFS warranty obligation is
cretion of the Company. We drug or cosmetic applications.
limited to either replacement
reserve the right to make GFS products are warranted
of non-conforming product or
price changes without formal to meet our specifications as
the refund of the purchase
notice. GFS is proud to offer set forth in the GFS Lot
price. GFS products are not
the following credit card Analysis or other Company lit-
certified for or intended for
options for your convenience: erature specifically relating
direct use in food, drug, or
Visa, Mastercard, American thereto only. By accepting
cosmetic applications. Any
Express. GFS's products, Customer
other warranties, express or
Conditions
agrees to the limitations set
implied, that assume mer-
forth herein, assumes all
chantability or fitness for a
GFS products are sold for responsibility for the proper
particular purpose are dis-
manufacturing or laboratory use of such products in accor-
claimed. Under no circum-
use only and are not intended dance with these limitations,
stances shall GFS Chemicals,
or certified for direct use in and agrees to indemnify,
Inc. be liable for indirect, sec-
food, drug or cosmetic appli- defend and hold harmless GFS
ondary, or consequential dam-
cations. GFS Chemicals from and against any and all
ages of any nature, including
assumes no responsibility claims, suits and/or liability in
without limitation loss of prof-
connected with the use of our the event such products are
its or business interruption.
products or the information used in a manner contrary to
printed in our publications. In these limitations. GFS HERE-
no case is the purchase of our BY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL
products to be taken as a WARRANTIES, LIABILITY
license to violate or infringe AND/OR RESPONSIBILITY IN
upon any patent. CONNECTION WITH ANY USE
OR APPLICATION OF ITS
PRODUCTS IN A MANNER
CONTRARY TO THE LIMITA-
TIONS SET FORTH HEREIN.
18. ANY USE OR APPLICATION OF International Orders Transportation and Shipping
GFS PRODUCTS IN A MANNER Unless otherwise agreed to in For your information and ease
CONTRARY TO THESE LIMI- writing by GFS, all internation- of ordering, we have included
TATIONS SHALL BE AT THE al orders are shipped FOB DOT hazard information on
USER'S SOLE RISK, AND Columbus, Ohio USA - GFS our entire line of chemicals.
SHALL RELIEVE GFS OF ALL plant basis INCOTERMS 2000. All products in this catalog
WARRANTIES, LIABILITY AND Payment terms are set upon may be shipped by commer-
RESPONSIBILITY WITH acceptance of order. Letter of cial freight. Limitations on
RESPECT THERETO. Credit method is acceptable package size and quantity
These limitations may not be for orders in the amount of may be restricted by the carri-
modified, affected or super- $5,000 and above with GFS er and hazard fees may apply.
seded by Customer, nor by instructions. The freight for- Some products (Hazard Class
any language, term or provi- warder and bank utilized for 6.1) can be shipped by some
sion contained in Customer's LC shipments will be that of carriers only when contained
purchase order, confirmation GFS Chemicals. All prices in a special poison pack.
or other correspondence or shown are in U.S. dollars. There will be an extra charge
communication. Payment in U.S. funds, by wire for this service.
Return Goods
transfer or check drawn on a
Full Warranty and U.S. bank.
Safety: Material Safety
Limitations Statement at No return shipments will be
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TSCA Compliance
We offer MSDS information on being obtained. If an error is
all of the products that we made in placing or filling your
GFS makes a concerted effort sell. An MSDS accompanies all order, please advise us
to foster customer awareness shipments when leaving our promptly so that we may take
of the limitations placed, by facility. If for any reason you proper action. No return
regulation, on the use of should need a second copy, goods or claims will be
research chemicals. GFS prod- we will be happy to fax one to allowed beyond 60 days.
ucts that are not listed on the you or you can retrieve one Orders for items not listed in
Toxic Substances Control Act from our website at this catalog or that have spec-
(TSCA) are to be used only for www.GFSChemicals.com ifications not printed in this
R&D purposes, by qualified catalog are considered spe-
technicians capable of under- cial/custom orders and shall
standing and communicating be processed by GFS on take-
their respective hazards. or-pay terms. A 25% restock
charge may apply to non-
custom orders.
19. Ordering
Information
Customer Service Representatives and
Technical Support are available Monday
through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Eastern Time. Orders may be placed by mail,
phone, fax, e-mail or on our web site. Every
order receives an order confirmation sent
via fax or e-mail that includes items ordered,
pricing, shipping method, and estimated
shipping date.
By Mail: GFS CHEMICALS, INC.
Sales & Administration
PO Box 245
Powell, OH 43065
By Phone: 800-858-9682 (U.S.
and Canada)
(740) 881-5501 (International)
By Fax: (740) 881-5989
By E-mail: sales@gfschemicals.com
On the Web: www.gfschemicals.com
www.gfsinternational.com
Opening an account
GFS Customer Service Representatives
will be glad to help you open an account.
For details call: 1-800-858-9682.
(740) 881-5501 (International)
Additional Terms and conditions on page 112
Notice: GFS products are not certified or
intended for direct use in food, drug, or cos-
metic applications; they are warranted to meet
our specifications as given in GFS Lot Analysis
or other Company literature. Determination of
material suitability and/or merchantability for
purposes beyond these specifications is the
responsibility of the end user. WE HONOR